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Tribe vs Matchr
Dedicated partners or flexible capacity?
Tribe and Matchr both replace agencies with embedded recruiters on a fixed fee. The gap is in the resource model: How many clients does each recruiter serve? This page compares the two to help you decide if you need 100% focus or flexible sourcing capacity.
Tribe or Matchr in one view
Choose Tribe if
You want recruiters 100% dedicated to your roles
You need someone to "own" the hiring process
Your hiring is centered in European tech hubs and time zones
Choose Matchr if
You’re okay with recruiters splitting time between you and others
You require sourcing power when your process is already defined
At a glance
Dimenson
Core focus
Geography
Team allocation
Pricing
Engagement style
Best fit
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Embedded teams for European tech, product and GTM
Europe-first, local recruiters
One recruiter per client (100% dedicated)
Flat monthly fee, transparent structure
High integration, inside your team
Teams wanting depth and ownership in Europe
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Embedded recruiters and sourcers on subscription
EU-based, remote and global
Multi-client allocation (Shared resources)
Fixed fee but no public price points
Lean, remote first, tool driven
Teams wanting flexible sourcing capacity
3 things to check before you sign
Ownership vs capacity
- Matchr: good if you have a defined process and just need "extra hands" to execute sourcing and screening.
- Tribe: strategic partner who improves the process, manages hiring managers, and closes candidates.
- Verdict: Choose Matchr for capacity; choose Tribe for ownership.
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Location and presence
- Matchr: Operates on a remote-first, global model.
- Tribe: Focuses on being embedded in your specific time zone and context (Europe-first).
- Verdict: If you are hiring in European hubs, a local partner usually integrates faster.
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Context switching vs deep focus
- Matchr: Recruiters often balance multiple accounts. Great for flexibility, but introduces context switching.
- Tribe: Recruiter only work on your account.
- Verdict: If you want 100% of their brainpower on your roles, Tribe is the focused choice.
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